Gaudenzi reveals the changes in the ATP for 2028

Tennis is in constant motion and trying to adapt to current times. However, on certain issues, it still lags far behind other global sports, although most of these are team sports like football, basketball, or American football. Therefore, Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the ATP, has sought to put some distance and announced through an official letter the changes he wants to implement in the men's circuit by 2028 with the project called ‘One Vision’.

No leaks, no half-truths, no contradictions, the top official of the ATP has moved with utmost transparency to improve the situation of the circuit, particularly for the players, but not just those in the highest ranking positions, but also those fighting beyond the Top 100 to make a living from this sport.

“These proposals are based on three principles. First, rewards should go where fans have the most participation, and as the sport grows, more players benefit from that growth. Second, player welfare: the structure must reduce the pressure to play excessively and help manage the demands of the season. Third, incentive, not obligation: players choose where and when to compete, and the structure must make the best option also the most rewarding,” Gaudenzi stated.

These are the seven points Gaudenzi wants to introduce in the ATP

In the first point to address, the ATP wants to significantly expand and secure central investment in players. First, with an increase in the ATP bonus pool from 21.5 million dollars to fifty million dollars, rewarding players who commit to the most important events on the circuit. That is, a bonus for participating in the Masters 1000.

On the other hand, it will provide an end-of-year ranking bonus for players who finish among the top 250 in the world, providing 25 million dollars in professional support to help players cover the costs of competing in the ATP. And also an annual contribution to players’ pensions of approximately 30 million dollars, improving retirement benefits for 300 players each year.

At the same time, a change in the ranking system and point distribution is expected so that results in the most important events, namely Masters 1000, carry greater weight throughout the season.

Then Gaudenzi went on to explain the change in the calendar and scheduling through “a clearer season structure and weeks dedicated to tournament categories that help players plan their seasons and adjust their schedules as the season progresses, without losing the freedom to compete throughout the Tour.” He also took the opportunity to officially announce, once again, the entry of the Masters 1000 in Saudi Arabia.

Gaudenzi, presidente de la ATP, ha hablado sobre los cambios que se pretende introducir en el circuito de cara a 2028. Los más importantes son: 1️⃣Los M1000 tendrán más peso en el Ranking. Las rondas finales repartirán más puntos 2️⃣Darán un bonus por Ranking al participar en los M1000. Cuanto mayor sea su Ranking, mayor dinero recibirá 3️⃣Fondo de bonificaciones pasa de 21,5 a 50M 4️⃣Una ayuda económica de 25M de $ para el Top 250 a final de año 5️⃣Un nuevo M1000 en Arabia para 2028 6️⃣Reducir cuadro de dobles y repartir ese dinero en cuadros del individuales 7️⃣Más inversión económica y un sistema de pensiones ampliado

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He also addressed the issue of the doubles format and announced possible adjustments to the doubles draws, aiming to improve the sustainability of this modality and its role in the circuit. Any prize money reassigned from doubles will continue to be allocated to player compensation and is expected to be reinvested in the individual qualifying phase and in rewards for the early rounds, allowing more players to invest in their careers and compete with the best in the world. In other words, reduce the doubles draw and distribute that prize money among the players in the singles draw.

Including all components of central compensation, event prize money, and profit sharing at the tournament level, it is estimated that the total compensation for ATP players (excluding Grand Slams) will reach 350 million dollars by 2028.

“Overall, these proposals aim to provide players with a clearer framework to plan their seasons, reward performance at the most important events on the circuit, and expand support to more players. For fans, this means seeing the best players in the world compete against each other more frequently, with rivalries developing throughout the year and higher stakes at key moments,” concluded Gaudenzi, who seeks to give the ATP a makeover.

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